'I cried all the time': What it's like to have postnatal depression
2 years, 6 months ago

'I cried all the time': What it's like to have postnatal depression

ABC  

As many as one in five women and one in 10 men experience depression in the year after the birth of their baby. Julie Borninkhof, CEO of Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia, says "hearing stories and conversations of others who have experienced perinatal mental health challenges can help in many ways." If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA on 1300 726 306 Sands on 1300 072 637 Pregnancy, Birth and Baby helpline on 1800 882 436 Lifeline on 13 11 14 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 or online resource Dadvice "It can help understand what they're going through, feel supported to reach out for help, and give hope for their journey through parenthood to feel more like themselves again." "I didn't know the difference between the utter exhaustion of looking after a brand-new baby, with the utter exhaustion that's associated with depression." Antoinette, who had what she describes as a natural and "pretty quick" birth, experienced postnatal depression and anxiety.

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Post-weaning depression 'taking women by surprise' when breastfeeding ends
2 months ago

Post-weaning depression 'taking women by surprise' when breastfeeding ends

ABC  

Mariana is the first person in her family for four generations to breastfeed. 'Often mislabelled as late-onset postpartum depression' Post-weaning depression, also sometimes referred to as weaning blues, is a "mental health concern that can arise when women are in the process of ceasing to breastfeed their babies", says Astrid S. Tiefholz. Unlike postnatal/postpartum anxiety and depression, post-weaning depression is …

Postnatal depression almost DOUBLES the risk of heart attacks and strokes, study reveals
6 months ago

Postnatal depression almost DOUBLES the risk of heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Daily Mail  

Women diagnosed with depression around the time they give birth could have almost double the risk of heart problems in later life, a study suggests. Some 6.4 per cent of women with perinatal depression were diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, almost double the rate among women without the mental health condition Women were tracked an average of 10 years, with some …

Post Partum Depression is For Real: Here's Help
7 months ago

Post Partum Depression is For Real: Here's Help

Deccan Chronicle  

Welcoming a new life into the world is often portrayed as a time of joy and fulfillment. Postpartum depression is a condition that affects a significant number of women after childbirth, yet it remains widely misunderstood and stigmatized. Postpartum depression is a type of mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth, typically within the first few weeks to months. …

Prenatal depression: A mother’s experience with a little-discussed problem.
10 months, 1 week ago

Prenatal depression: A mother’s experience with a little-discussed problem.

Slate  

For eight months, I tirelessly tracked my periods, stockpiled ovulation strips and pregnancy tests, and even borrowed a busty fertility statue curvy enough to make a Kardashian jealous. “We have this expectation that people are supposed to feel a consistent, simple way about something as enormous as creating and giving birth to and raising a baby, and that’s not fair,” …

Postpartum Depression: How does it affect motherhood? Expert explains
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Postpartum Depression: How does it affect motherhood? Expert explains

India TV News  

Motherhood is a fulfilling experience, but it comes with challenges that can affect mental well-being. We must address the mental health concerns faced by mothers, as it directly impacts family dynamics. Postpartum depression is a clinical condition affecting some women after childbirth, emphasizing the need for understanding and addressing its multifaceted impact on mental health. Here are some strategies to …

Mental Health Day 2023: Understanding Maternal Health Challenges During Pregnancy & Postpartum
1 year, 2 months ago

Mental Health Day 2023: Understanding Maternal Health Challenges During Pregnancy & Postpartum

News 18  

Pregnancy and childbirth are celebrated as joyous milestones in a woman’s life. However, it’s essential to recognize that this transformative journey can also bring about a range of emotional challenges, including depression and other mental health issues due to significant hormonal fluctuations. Postpartum depression is a more severe and persistent form of maternal mental health disorder, affecting around 10-20% of …

New Study Reveals This Type Of Therapy May Help Postpartum Depression
1 year, 3 months ago

New Study Reveals This Type Of Therapy May Help Postpartum Depression

Huff Post  

via Getty Images Postpartum depression is common, and many new parents go without treatment or face delays. that get it.’” Amanda Sarah Cherish Lee-Anne Mosselman-Clarke recovered from postpartum depression and later led a group of new parents through cognitive behavioral therapy treatment. For people with postpartum depression, Van Lieshout said, such thoughts frequently express inadequacy: “I’m not good enough,” “I …

Is Post-Partum Depression Only a Reality for Mothers or Can Fathers Too Be A Victim Of It?
1 year, 6 months ago

Is Post-Partum Depression Only a Reality for Mothers or Can Fathers Too Be A Victim Of It?

News 18  

When we think of post-partum depression, the first thought is of mothers who have just given birth to their neonate child. Dr Pritika B Gonsalves, Psychologist, Humm Care, says, “Despite not being largely brought on by these changes, postpartum depression is influenced by the hormonal and physical changes that mothers go through after giving birth. Fathers may have emotional and …

Maternal anxiety, maternal depression: Signs, risk factors for moms during pregnancy or after birth, tips to overcome it
1 year, 7 months ago

Maternal anxiety, maternal depression: Signs, risk factors for moms during pregnancy or after birth, tips to overcome it

Hindustan Times  

As Potterheads, we truly believed when Albus Dumbledore said, “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” and we want to convey the same this Mother's Day as these are the times when maternal anxiety or maternal depression are the most common complications of childbirth, impacting up to 1 …

Kylie Jenner Opens Up About Postpartum Depression: 'I've Experienced It Twice'
1 year, 9 months ago

Kylie Jenner Opens Up About Postpartum Depression: 'I've Experienced It Twice'

News 18  

Beauty mogul Kylie Jenner has admitted she suffered from postpartum depression not once but twice. Four years later, she gave birth to her son Arie, having embraced motherhood twice, Jenner learned from her experience. The first time was very difficult, the second was more manageable.” She goes on to give some advice to new mothers on how to cope with …

Depressed after childbirth? Understanding postpartum depression and what to do about it
1 year, 10 months ago

Depressed after childbirth? Understanding postpartum depression and what to do about it

The Hindu  

Trigger warning: Suicide The links between childbirth and mental disorders have been described for hundreds of years. The ubiquitous use of the term ‘postpartum depression’ also erroneously refers to all forms of psychological distress following pregnancy – from mild mood changes to more severe psychotic conditions. Postpartum depression is a significant form of depression that can begin after childbirth, with …

Unspoken Truths About Parenting: What Celebrity Parents Have to Say
2 years, 5 months ago

Unspoken Truths About Parenting: What Celebrity Parents Have to Say

News 18  

Parenting is a job that makes your heart full but also makes you roll up your sleeves for any difficult situation. There are so many books and videos on the internet that help you become a good parent but they might not work all the time as mostly, you learn from your own experiences. I also went through postpartum depression, …

'Baby blues' can affect BOTH parents! One in 30 couples suffer postnatal depression at same time
2 years, 6 months ago

'Baby blues' can affect BOTH parents! One in 30 couples suffer postnatal depression at same time

Daily Mail  

Postnatal depression can affect both parents at the same time, research suggests. Doctors estimate that as many as 20 per cent of new mothers suffer from postnatal depression but the psychological effect on men was less known. The study, by University College London, looked at 30,000 new parents and found 3.2 per cent had postnatal depression simultaneously. Overall, 11 per …

Male postnatal depression: Why men struggle in silence
2 years, 6 months ago

Male postnatal depression: Why men struggle in silence

BBC  

Male postnatal depression: Why men struggle in silence Getty Images Many mothers grapple with mental health challenges after the birth of a child. Getty Images Life changes dramatically when a new baby is born – but most men are not given the tools, resources or recognition they need to cope with the transition Hidden disease "Although there has been rising …

Perinatal depression: Experts say positive support, counselling and early psychiatric involvement can help
2 years, 7 months ago

Perinatal depression: Experts say positive support, counselling and early psychiatric involvement can help

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A study conducted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation run LTMG Sion Hospital and published in the latest edition of Asian Journal of Psychiatry, has highlighted that people have low awareness of perinatal depression- a condition that occurs during pregnancy or the first-year after childbirth. The Sion Hospital study, done by the psychiatry department, showed a strong majority of the …

Britney Spears shared she had perinatal depression. This is what it means
2 years, 8 months ago

Britney Spears shared she had perinatal depression. This is what it means

ABC  

As Britney Spears went public this week with the news that she's expecting her third child, her euphoric pregnancy announcement came with the open admission about her mental health. "Regardless of the support systems you have around you, the experience of perinatal mental health, including anxiety and depression, can affect anyone, from any walk of life," she says. In a …

Postnatal depression: Why we need to be more honest about early parenthood
2 years, 11 months ago

Postnatal depression: Why we need to be more honest about early parenthood

ABC  

Postnatal depression is a term I had always heard thrown around by my obstetrician and midwife when I initially fell pregnant. If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA on 1300 726 306 Sands on 1300 072 637 Pregnancy, Birth and Baby helpline on 1800 882 436 Lifeline on 13 11 14 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Beyond …

Postpartum Depression In Men; Take These Steps To Prevent It
3 years, 5 months ago

Postpartum Depression In Men; Take These Steps To Prevent It

News 18  

Many of us have heard plenty of stories about women experiencing postpartum depression. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, about 10% of new fathers in the world suffer from this depression and it is mostly seen in younger men. Reason for PPND According to a Kolkata-based gynaecologist and IVF specialist, Dr Indranil Saha, the lack of knowledge …

How to support someone with postnatal depression
3 years, 11 months ago

How to support someone with postnatal depression

ABC  

Shortly after the birth of her son, 33-year-old Anna was feeling upset and stressed. "It does take time to adjust to becoming a new parent, but when that struggle turns to a real feeling of being stuck within that depressed and anxious state, then we really need to get people support." If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA …

Postnatal depression study identities need for more support for isolated mums
4 years, 1 month ago

Postnatal depression study identities need for more support for isolated mums

ABC  

When new mother Amanda Morton was feeling tired and experiencing heightened emotions she turned to the internet to find out why. Key points: Research has found many isolated mothers didn't realise they were experiencing postnatal depression The study examined barriers to the uptake of online health services by new mums in rural and remote areas It points to a need …

Your stories of antenatal anxiety and depression
4 years, 1 month ago

Your stories of antenatal anxiety and depression

ABC  

Warning: This story talks about experiences of suicidal ideation and mental ill health. If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA on 1300 726 306 Sands on 1300 072 637 Pregnancy, Birth and Baby helpline on 1800 882 436 Lifeline on 13 11 14 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 or online …

What it's like to have perinatal depression and anxiety as a new dad
4 years, 2 months ago

What it's like to have perinatal depression and anxiety as a new dad

ABC  

About one in 20 men experience depression during their partner's pregnancy, and one in 10 struggle with depression after their child's birth. One problem is that many Australians aren't even aware men can experience perinatal depression and anxiety. Where you can get help: Your GP can provide advice, support, referrals and treatments for mental and physical health issues Perinatal Anxiety …

Study: Baby’s heartbeat can reveal if the mother is dealing with anxiety or depression
4 years, 3 months ago

Study: Baby’s heartbeat can reveal if the mother is dealing with anxiety or depression

Hindustan Times  

While mothers are advised to take less stress during pregnancy, a recent study has found that the babies of mothers dealing with anxiety or depression exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress than babies of healthy mothers when given a standard stress test. Baby’s heartbeat can reveal if the mother is dealing with anxiety or depression These babies show a significantly …

What it's like to experience antenatal anxiety and depression
4 years, 5 months ago

What it's like to experience antenatal anxiety and depression

ABC  

For some people, pregnancy is a wonderful time. If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA on 1300 726 306 Sands on 1300 072 637 Pregnancy, Birth and Baby helpline on 1800 882 436 Lifeline on 13 11 14 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 or online resource Dadvice Crawling out of …

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